You all know that the Denver Nuggets have been no strangers to injuries this season, and unfortunately, one of their top rivals is dealing with one that could drastically alter how the next few weeks play out. Minnesota announced that star guard Anthony Edwards is dealing with right knee inflammation and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks.
The Timberwolves have the same record as the Nuggets (41-27), but Denver has the tie-breaker, so it sits No. 5 in the West. Minnesota is clinging to the final playoff spot after losing four of its last five games, and being without Edwards for at least the next week could result in the Wolves falling into dreaded play-in tournament range.